Predoctoral Researcher: Esophageal Mechanobiology
Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)
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Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona invites a PhD student to develop in vitro models of the esophageal epithelium and to investigate how cell and matrix mechanics influence cancer initiation. The project uses viscoelastic hydrogels and advanced mechanobiology, including Brillouin and traction force microscopy.
The role includes synthesizing hydrogels, performing rheology, cell culture, and high-resolution imaging to understand cancer initiation mechanisms.
Qualifications
- Degree and Master in physics, biology or engineering.
- Multidisciplinary background or knowledge in viscoelastic hydrogels and cell biology is desirable.
- Excellent English and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Establishing tools to study cancer initiation in the esophagus.
- Synthesize viscoelastic hydrogels and characterize them rheologically.
- Conduct cell culture and cellular/molecular biology work.
- Perform live microscopy including Brillouin microscopy.
- Characterize cell mechanics using advanced techniques.
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Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona invites a PhD student to develop in vitro models of the esophageal epithelium and to investigate how cell and matrix mechanics influence cancer initiation. The project uses viscoelastic hydrogels and advanced mechanobiology, including Brillouin and traction force microscopy.
The role includes synthesizing hydrogels, performing rheology, cell culture, and high-resolution imaging to understand cancer initiation mechanisms.
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